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Remove/Install Control Unit For Windshield Heater - AR54.21-P-0122SE

Model 223 

with code 597 (Heated windshield) 

with code ME10 (Hybrid vehicle (plug-in, PHEV)) 

Shown with code 83B (DC charging function) 

Fig 1: Control Unit For Windshield Heater Components Location - Model 223 With Code 597, ME10 (Shown With Code 83B)
G16191639DANGERREMOVINGINSTALLINGTORQUE SPECIFICATIONCourtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
DANGER Risk of death  when working on component parts and systems with U >= 30 V alternating voltage (AC) or U >= 60 V direct voltage (DC) Do not touch damaged or defective live component parts and lines or non-insulated electrical connections and lines. AS00.00-Z-0035-01A
Notice  General information on vehicles with high-voltage on-board electrical system and/or lithium-ion battery and/or gaseous-fuel drive system as well as personal protective equipment   AH00.00-Z-0300-01A
Notice  Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge   AH54.00-P-0001-01A
  Notes on safety-relevant components   AH00.00-Z-0019-01A
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Lift high-voltage battery module and secure with support. Model 223 with engine 256
with code 597 (Heated windshield)
with code ME10 (Hybrid vehicle (plug-in, PHEV))
AR47.70-P-0002SE
2 Remove screw (1).    
3 Unclip high-voltage power distributor (2) and place to one side.    
4 Remove screws (3). a    
5 Remove electrical lines (4). ' ' TORQUE SPECIFICATION Nut, line to windshield heater control unit *BA54.21-P-1001-01D 
6 Take out holder (5) together with windshield heater control unit (N61) until electrical connector (6) is accessible.    
7 Disconnect electrical connection (6).    
8 Take out holder (5) together with windshield heater control unit (N61).    
9 Detach windshield heater control unit (N61) from holder (5). When replacing windshield heater control unit (N61).  
10 Install in the reverse order.    
CONTROL UNITS

Number Designation Model 223
BA54.21-P-1001-01D Nut, line to windshield heater control unit Nm 4